if you know the proper timing for the engine, and it depends on the makeup of the eng. all 350's are not the same.
you need a timing light. loosen the dist. hold down clamp,and with the eng. at an idle , shine the light at the timing mark over the harmonic balancer.if you have to change the timing, rotate the dist. very slowly ,and watch the timing marks with the timing light. when the right mark lines up with the timing pointer, lock the dist. hold down clamp, with the bolt. if the eng. starts running real rough, turn the dist. in the opposite direction.
how do i set the timing for a chevy 350 small block?
how do you set the timing for a 1997 Chevy 350 5.7 engine
How do you set the timing for an 1989 Chevrolet G20 van - 350 cu. in. with tbi?
In order to set the timing on a 98 Chevy 350 vortex, you have to time with a scan tool that will let you set timing. Or let garage do it
That requires an engine scanner to set the timing.
There is a big difference in how timing is set. We need to know what year.
You dont.
It requires an ENGINE SCANNER to set the ignition timing on that year of engine.
The base ignition timing for a 1974 Chevy 454 engine is between 8 and 12 degrees below top dead center. A timing light is needed to accurate set ignition timing.
turn the distributor
trying to set base timing on a 97 Chevy c1500 with a 5.7 engine the wire to disconnect to set base timing is ?
The timing is electronic controlled. You MUST have an OBDII engine scanner to set the timing to specs. Timing light will not work.